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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1913
Page
1
Reports mark Huerta siding with rebels in Paris and on the U S border. Rebels cut supply lines while a Spanish cruiser is dispatched to protect Spanish interests as 2000 federals move toward clashes.
A large wildcat was killed several days ago on J. Mauck's farm near Luray after descending from the Massanutten or Blue Ridge Mountains. The big cat, said to be one of the largest in Page County, had driven animals from the mountains into lowland pastures and preyed on Miss Kate Shenk's chickens.
Heavy draft horses and drivers sought for Mack Noonan's sale December 20 to 24. Includes items like ghee and blankets as gifts. References to Jno. 8 and local sellers Such as Sdlenberger's line Bee 8 L. Laren's harness and robes. Mr W Davis Conrad of New York visiting en route to Washington for business.
Frederick county apple growers report strong returns from Virginia fruit in Liverpool and Manchester markets. Carloads shipped by T W Steck and others averaged 3.67 to 5.58 dollars per barrel with the latest sales confirming Virginia apples’ superior quality. Local reps Sibert Calvert and Goodwin & Prother highlight sustained demand for York Imperial varieties.
David Stuart and Fred Gray Jr colored boys face transfer to the state reformatory for negroes after confession to burglaries at J B Haldeman’s South Kent Street creamery. They were nabbed by James and Lyle Russell during an attempted theft. eggs butter and small sums taken. Justice Beverley heard each boy before Chief Doran. one later denied involvement. Samoset Chocolates implicated as chief. Orndorff and MeVvicar agents.
Mrs Wallie Noonan III wife of Winchester Police Officer John T Noonan has been ill at her West Water street home for some time. A report this afternoon states her condition has slightly improved though she remains seriously ill. She is the daughter of Lafayette Jackson and sister of Mahlon Omar Jackson in this city. Misses Mattie Page Turissa Hale and Georgie Painter of Painters Hill visited town for shopping.
San Francisco dispatch reports a Senate sub committee will probe charges against Winfred T. Denison as he seeks confirmation as secretary of the interior for the Philippines. The protest comes from Thaddeus Sharretts former general appraiser removed by a board Denison chaired with members including Felix Frankfurter. President Taft upheld the board’s finding after Wilson carried the case over.
Six reel program shown at the Six Reel Show Auditorium tonight features Picturesque India Vitagraph An Indian's Loyalty Biograph The Escape Kalem The Rancher's Failing Selig Papita's Dy Lubin erence the Cowboy Pathe The six reels are scheduled for the evening.
Miss Macy Kurtz of this city, secretary of Turner Ashby Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy, received a letter from Captain J. E. Graves commandant of Lee Camp Soldiers Home Richmond Va. thanking the chapter for a lot of turkeys and sending best wishes and prayers to the members.
Mayor Randolph T. McGuire signed the oath and approved an ordinance authorizing the City Hall committee to advertise for bids to lease the Auditorium for one year from March 1, 1914. The ordinance appears in The Star and will be published weekly for four weeks. The Council plans a bid meeting on January 13.
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors met with State Senator John M. Steck to push for expanded enforcement powers and new acts. They plan to urge repeal of the Frederick County special road law in favor of the state federal road framework and seek stronger limits on railroad rolling stock and updated dog and sheep laws to protect livestock.
The Country Gentleman issue features Barton Wesley Currie’s article on the Shenandoah Valley from Martinsburg to Lexingto n detailing fifty years of growth from desolation to prosperity. Currie gathered data in Winchester and notes the valley’s revival. Charles Z Boxly departs on a weeklong business trip to Richmond and other Virginia cities.
Postmaster Bentley Kern coordinates a wagon delivery plan to handle holiday mail with an auxiliary carrier in charge. Patrons are urged to mail early and packages may bear not to be opened until Christmas. Daniel C. Roper warns against delays caused by late posting and congestion on Christmas Day.
Funds raised at a Friday parish supper and sale in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church hall for a general fund to buy a new boat for Bishop Rowe of Alaska. The event, run by the ladies of the congregation, drew support from Episcopal churches as they respond to the appeal.
Reported death of Mrs E R Hoge of the Society of Friends at her home near Hamilton following a Friday illness. Widow of Dr Isaac Hoge a veterinarian, she leaves two daughters Mrs Franklin Wilson Purcellville and Washington and Miss Rachel Hoge who is seriously ill. Services were held Sunday afternoon.
The remains of Lizzie Brooks daughter of Mack Brooks a well known colored nurse died Friday night at her father’s Wolfe street home. The body was taken to White Post Clarke county Virginia for funeral services and interment in a colored graveyard near that place.
Fall evening forecast for Virginy region with cooler temperatures and clear skies. Nighttime lows expected in the mid fifties with light winds from the northwest. Monday outlook calls for mild daytime highs and increasing cloud cover later in the week.
In a letter to The Star Prof C B Koontz urges Frederick County to establish pure-bred poultry flocks. The plan offers Parred Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island Red and White Leghorn birds from the U S Department of Agriculture at set prices with delivery in late January and expert help to new breeders.
Assistant Postmaster General Blakeslee allows second class post offices with city and rural routes to employ rural carriers for parcel post within city limits to speed hatchling Balky parcels during the holiday season.
A four day jury trial in Martinsburg upheld W W Downey as receiver of Stewart Vehicle Company by ruling in favor of Downey against Hartford Insurance for the full $10 000 policy plus interest. The verdict decides payment on insurance for the burned vehicle plant and affects a $105 000 claim.
Two machines collided on the Valley Pike between Vencluse and Middletown Sunday afternoon. Alison B. Kline twenty four of this county suffered serious leg and head injuries. a motorcyclist was bruised and a second motorist helped at the scene. The crash occurred mid road between 6 miles south of Vencluse. doctors fear a bad thigh fracture and head injuries but expect recovery. The other injured were Mr White and Mr Duncan who witnessed the event as the auto crashed through a guard rail. Continued on Fifth Page.
The Grand Theater presents Roundup Pictures showing expert cowboys and cowgirls in riding roping relay and trick feats. Audiences will see daring vaults from horse to horse and other riding stunts described as wonderful and exciting.
Galveston dispatch reports 54 motorboats launched at 4 morning to rescue about 300 men and children believed trapped. Despite fog and dangerous seas, crews worked to reach survivors and recover those in peril.
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